Ballotpedia. Brian Ross

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The candidate's website says, "On July 30, 2015, Brian was named to serve as a Judge on the State Court of DeKalb County by Governor Nathan Deal. Shortly thereafter, he was selected to serve as the Traffic Division's first Presiding Judge."

A judge on the State Court of DeKalb County since his appointment by Governor Nathan Deal in 2015. 

Was head of the Crimes Against Women Section of the Clayton County District Attorney's Office and responsible for reviewing, charging, and trying cases involving female victims of crime ages 13 and older, with a focus on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking cases.

Was a private practice lawyer for ten years, focusing on criminal defense and domestic relations.

The candidate's website says, "In his legal career prior to his appointment to State Court, Brian served as a senior prosecuting attorney and as an attorney in private practice."

As a senior prosecuting attorney, tried several criminal jury trials including those involving armed robbery, drug trafficking, rape, aggravated assault and child molestation.

The candidate's website says, "* Juris Doctor - The University of Georgia School of Law (1999)"

Has a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.

- A judge on the State Court of DeKalb County since his appointment by Governor Nathan Deal in 2015. 
- Was head of the Crimes Against Women Section of the Clayton County District Attorney's Office and responsible for reviewing, charging, and trying cases involving female victims of crime ages 13 and older, with a focus on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking cases.
- Was a private practice lawyer for ten years, focusing on criminal defense and domestic relations.
- As a senior prosecuting attorney, tried several criminal jury trials including those involving armed robbery, drug trafficking, rape, aggravated assault and child molestation.
- Has a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.

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As of April 23, 2024, Brian K Ross’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Brian K Ross

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
